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Ditto ... should start a support group

3700 sized Plano flipsiders for Rattle Traps. Got them on clearance for $2. One ounce jigs fit (don't own bigger but I doubt bigger would fit). Just grab one and tie on, no jumbling trying to get one or hook points poking you.

So there's science that proves what's appetizing to a bass? "Hmmmm I'll bypass that fat, protein packed, spineless and scaleless little treat because I prefer the hints of maple and Bacon in that other salamander I MAY come across later..." that's a bit too much brain power attributed to them.

Sure a professional biologist has to step in and ruin my learnin'. Lemark's research (or something very similar) was in an issue of Bass Angler Magazine ~2 years ago. Very cool stuff.

Jackall Boil Trigger. Think of a love child made by a jointed rapala and pop-r. Casts well and really pops and gurgles awesome. Sounds just like the blurp slurp big smallies make when the take a Topwater.

Try a Mister Twister Top Prop. http://www.mistertwister.com/information/top-prop/370 No fowling at all.

I'll second the 7'MHm Mojo. Good for most cranks and bigger spooks and jerkbaits (5" Lunker Punkers and LC Pointer 128)

If there are big browns then smaller shad raps and jerkbaits will get them

Doc Irv http://docirvcustombaits.com/tacklebox/ Email him with questions / requests and may make exactly what you need

Get the tip low and keep cranking! Watch some tarpon fishing videos, they will submerge the entire rod sometimes to keep them down.

4-5" swimbait gets a 4/0 screwlock swimbait hook 1/16-3/8 oz.

Eeny Meany Miny Moe Dyson (we have a husky too) And... Jitterbug

Writing this on a phone ... We have civil liberties and due process. Guy in your example could claim he's not the biological father and just acting as a good guy. Or his mom will testify he's living with her. (Hence my generational point). I can't sit out there for days on end, neighbors aren't always reliable due to their own character issues . I cannot shove a q-tip in his mouth and do a DNA test to prove he's lying. (If they aren't married and no proof he's dad, then they are not breaking any rules. He's more or less a roommate) . Hence my statement about ease of access. Fact is benefits do add to the economy even if it is unseemly to many. Hell I joke that pot dealers are a boon for the economy! PS3's, Bose stereos, tricked out toys and delivered food for as far as the eye can see! (Generating sales and income taxes that wouldn't have been there.) The rules are clear and we have to follow them. As far as "seeing it" if the person/store are not reported to the respective state's auditor or fraud hot line nobody can do anything. You have no idea the numbers of calls I MUST follow up on from some upset person (someones ex, nosey neighbor, etc.) That reports so and so is ripping the system off and in reality they aren't even on benefits or are reporting everything the complaint said and still eligible. THAT clogs things up. If the identity of "some guy/girl " isn't known we cannot initiate an investigation. People do get removed 1 year for first, 3 years second , lifetime for third, 10 years for duplicate. What isn't considered is that it's just that one person being banned, if the household has children, etc. They will still (most of the time) be eligible. So the household just gets less. THIS IS GOOD because say that banned person owes us $1000. There's little chance we'll effectively recoup that with payments (blood from a stone), BUT we can take 10% of the benefits they are eligible for and use that to pay off the $1000. (I can only see / remember so much of your post so please pardon me if I didn't address everything. Political issue : if you live in a poor district you (politicians) want to cover your base so you use the fact that x% is on benefits and you need more economic stimulus in your area. If you are in an affluent area you can ensure your caring image by supporting those in need and ensure babies get fed. You can also do the cut entitlements argument in areas that have a large population on benefits (appeal to the frustrated) . Theeeeeeen you get elected andpm me anytime! all the promises get cut or bogged down BUT you can keep using the preferred position next time!

I (like Speedbead) work in this field. I'm a Fraud Investigator... The individual states have records of the EBT usage, often down to the second and even if it's just a swipe and the transaction doesn't happen. For there to be a recoupment there has to be a violation on the applicant/recipient's part: Reporting (misreporting) information that effects eligibility for the program (IE baby daddy DOES live there and works, or your kids are away at college and you don't report them gone, etc.). You sell your EBT card. You have duplicate benefits (live in Albany NY then go to North Adams MA to get benefits, then a quick road trip up to Bennington VT then home with 3 states giving you benefits). IF the system for reading the cards was broken and Walmart allowed this, Walmart will eat it minus whatever the actual benefit amount on each person's card at the time of the transaction. If the state even tried to go after the people there would be appeals and hearing on their behalf from many legal aid groups. The cost of just preparing for the appeal would negate any money recouped. I see this sort of thing ALL the time and some things that are MUCH worse. Generational Pre-Disposition Ease of access (IE really easy to get these benefits) Politically VALUABLE to have many on benefits regardless of their actions ($200 of Mountain Dew ... seriously) THESE are the biggest issues.

Right tool for the right job is what's important. IF you can find the right tools from one/two companies then that's great. For myself I am a Daiwa/Shimano Reel guy. I have and regularly use rods from Phenix, Shimano, Daiwa, Lamiglas, BPS, St. Croix, and Powell.

We run into that up here on Champlain , drop a Carolina Rig on their heads. And Bobby's senko trick.

^^^^ THIS ^^^^

I actually bought bass1980's T-3 and took it apart and cleaned it and reassembled it and it's been smooth as can be (almost "Zillion-esque"). It casts better than my tuned Zillion with ABEC 7 ceramics (Zillion using 16lb Sniper, T-3 using 60lb FX2, both using a 4.8" Keitech Fat Impact with a 1/4 swimbait hook). No strange noises (it is a bit noisier than some reels), BUT considering the material it's made from... The composite will make internal noises a bit louder or more pronounced if you will, hollow composite structures will do this, so it's to be expected. I have huge hands and when I palm the reel it pretty much mutes any noises. This is a great example of internet opinion questions. 2 users with the SAME reel having pretty different opinions. I had 2 Curado 51E's, which are functionally the same as the Chronarch E and don't feel they are any better than the T-3, and their drag can't hold a candle to the T-3's in terms of power and smoothness. Try one if you get a good price, if not they are easy to unload for what it cost you.

I love mine. the XS model (8:1) has a different handle (bearing supported/upgradable) from the H and HS model. They are out there for ~150-180 regularly. I never paid over $150 for mine. Like mentioned above, the Hood/thumbar is one piece and not likely to fail unless there is some catestrophic user error. Tatula has a couple pieces that are used to rotate the levelwind. FOR ME... I do not like the idea of a levelwind not only moving left and right (like the all do) but also rotating forward and backward. Seems like a lot of movement and places to wear out. You can upgrade Ballistics to make them REALLY nice for a couple bucks. Lexa Handle (100mm removable knobs and bearing supported) $14 (plus a couple bucks for 2 more bearings in it) Worm Gear/Levelwind bearing (5x8x2.5) ~$9 Bearing below the Driveshaft (5x9x3) ~$9 If you wanted to save more weight and want a REALLY REALLY nice reel then you can upgrade the brass Driveshaft on the Ballistic to an Aluminum one and the spool from the higher end T3 model. People have even figured out how to use other spools (Steez, etc) in them.

Sunline Fx2 has impressed me with it's abbrasion resistance. Use it for Frogs, flipping, C Rigs, and swimbaits. Lost one C Rig this season (dragged way to long over zebra mussels) . Aside from that no breaking or fraying issues (short of Bowfin and Pike) . I've used Power Pro, Tuff Line, PLine, 832 and Berkley, none can compare.

Grandpa played in St Louis and live in Vt. Cards vs Sox! Goooooooooo Cards!

The October Shimano release rumor I heard is the Metanuim is coming over at $430. I have fallen in love with the Daiwa Ballistic T-3 reels. They are around for $150-$180. The XS (8:1 Ratio) comes stock with a nice bearing supported handle (can add more/change the knobs). Add a bearing below the drive shaft (5x9x3, ~$8-9) and one to the worm gear ((5x8x2.5 ~$8-9) and you have one INSANELY smooth and sturdy feeling reel. If you get one of the 6.3 or 7.1 ratio reels you can do the drive shaft bearing and add a Lexa Handle (what comes on the XS model) for $14 from Daiwa. The Magforce 3D braking is really slick and almost TOO adjustable. The drag on this reel is a smooth beast (13-14lbs without an upgrade) So in the end you can get a light (7.5-7.75 oz) sturdy reel that really preforms very well for $150-$212 (upgrades added in). They are not as Rolex/Mercedes C-Class solid/smooth as a Zillion, but they are half the price. They are every bit as strong as the E series Citicas/Curados I have, with a better drag and better casting.

Bone with Orange Belly Spook (big one) Zoom Speed Craw (on jig head or C-Rig) Lucky Craft Pointer 100SP in Chartruese Shad Fat Ika or Keitech Salty Core Tube on a 4/0 EWG hook.

Sounds like they were doing what they should in rock.

6'8" MHxf BPS Carbonlite.